Dr. Brenda Burke is a board certified rheumatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, bones, and muscles. After graduating medical school from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed 3 years of residency training in internal medicine in addition to 2 years of fellowship training in rheumatology at Roger Williams Medical Center. She treats a broad base of rheumatologic disease including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematous, Sjogren’s Syndrome, gout, myositis, polymyalgia rheumatica, and other type of connective tissue diseases.
Dr. Burke’s love of rheumatology stems first and foremost from her patients, whose courage and perseverance are qualities she believes everyone can learn and grow from. She finds the challenge of rheumatology rewarding – while excellent treatment options exist for many rheumatologic diseases, they are often difficult to diagnose. Dr. Burke also prizes the collaborative nature of her practice, as teamwork results in better outcomes for her patients.
American College of Rheumatology
Autoimmune diseases are often complex and difficult to diagnosis. Early treatment by a rheumatologist is important to help ensure the best possible positive outcome. If you are experiencing joint pain, stiffness or swelling, tell your doctor. After a full assessment of your signs and...
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A rheumatologist is a medical doctor who is trained in both the diagnosis and treatment of many different musculoskeletal diseases as well as systemic autoimmune diseases. These diseases not only affect the bones, joints, muscles and soft tissues, but can also affect various internal organs including the eyes, skin, kidneys, nerves, heart and lungs. There are over 100....
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